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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,427.95, 11,630.48 and 4,651.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,427.95, 11,630.48 and 4,651.19 is: 6,418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,427.95 : 11,630.48 = 4,651.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,427.95/11,630.48 = 4,651.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,427.95x = 11,630.48 × 4,651.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,427.95x = 54,095,525.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,095,525.75/8,427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,418.59

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